A short untitled story.

[David Stormrage]

OK I suddenly got the urge to just start typing in a short story right here right now so I'm gonna do that. I'm making it up as I go!! Please excuse it's horrible quality but obviously it hasn't been edited or anything yet.


Piracy. When I was younger I never thought I'd be here on a ship, stealing from people and killing those who stood in the way. I never thought I'd be holding a hostage. I never thought I'd be chased by authorities, and bounty hunters alike. But that's what piracy entails. That's the life I chose, the life I'd stay in.
I was just a young lad. The world seemed bright and life was simply having fun, and not getting in trouble. If someone tried to talk to me about serious matters I'd just nod, and block them out.
Of course everyone was like that one day. I wasn't special in that matter. When I grew up a bit though I started questioning things. WHy does big George sit up there on his throne and eat whenever he wants to, while a family like ours have to ration, and work all day. Like everyone else I had to start working on our tiny farm as soon as I was able to.
I wanted to come up to the palace walk into the throne room, kick the king off his seat, and sit upon his throne, wear his crown, and eat his food. When a pirate raid came to plunder my village I ran aboard. When they discovered a stowaway they almost killed me. But they were a man short after that raid so they recruited me instead, just like I wanted. I thought I was making a statement. I thought I was bothering George. I was a deckhand. Nobody even knew I existed anymore except for my crew.
A foolish dream of youth. I thought I was gonna stick it to the King and become a notorious pirate. I thought I was gonna be rich. In reality I stayed a deckhand all my life. Every time we raid, or attack, or are attacked, I fight with all my life. I always hope a musketeer with good aim will take care of me. maybe a grape shot or a cannonball will end it. Hasn't happened yet. I hope it does soon. Piracy wasn't what I wanted. It wasn't what I needed. It was the end of everything I loved.